Thursday, 15 January 2015

Schnitzel & Boo Mini Swap

Well it looks like I will be limited to blogging on the iPad for a little while, so posts will be short and to the point. Apologies in advance. (Yes, the current state of my almost new - but past its warranty - laptop is not good.) 

I did want to show you how my swap mini looked finished though. 


I added a line of grey stem stitch all around the piecing and then framed it with charcoal binding. I didn't want to take away from the rainbow by making a colourful binding. 

I'm really happy with this finish, except for the fact that I failed to notice that I had used a piece of Snow instead of White on the red edge. I had proceeded too far to remove it when I realised. So annoyed with myself. I hope that my partner can look beyond this flaw. 

Susan 

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23 comments:

  1. sewhappy15 January 2015 at 14:12

    I didn't spot it till you said! Why do we all point out our mistakes? It's great!

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  2. Anonymous15 January 2015 at 14:47

    Likewise, I didn't see it until you mentioned it. Maybe it can be one of those symbolic mistakes to show our imperfection, the way in some cultures you deliberately introduce a mistake because perfection is only for God, not for man. A profound philosophical choice, not a mistake at all! ;) I think it is a beautiful piece.

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  3. Brenda15 January 2015 at 15:26

    it doesn't look like a flaw at all --it gives the background more interest.

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  4. cheeky monkey15 January 2015 at 15:59

    It is beautiful! So sorry for the laptop. The more advanced technology gets the less livespan they have.

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  5. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com15 January 2015 at 16:14

    There are no flaws!

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  6. memmens15 January 2015 at 16:17

    I think it's what Kaffe Fassett might call an intended mistake, perfection is so over rated! Fingers crossed for the work of the IT gods

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  7. genevievegraves15 January 2015 at 16:36

    I hadn't noticed until you pointed it out. Those little touches are part of what make handmade! Your partner is going to love it, Snow and all.

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  8. Mrs Flying Blind...15 January 2015 at 18:33

    There's nothing wrong with a little snow, (although we have had none and the kids are a bit miffed!).
    Looks beautiful - can't wait to see what you receive xxx

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  9. Archie The Wonder Dog15 January 2015 at 20:11

    I love it!

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  10. Judith, Belfast15 January 2015 at 22:29

    It's brilliant S! Hope you get the laptop sorted. Jxo

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  11. Rhonda the Rambler15 January 2015 at 22:55

    I'm with Hadley, a little snow never hurt. We are getting some just as I type. I hate your laptop is acting up. It seems you have terrible luck with computers.

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  12. helenjean@midgetgemquilts16 January 2015 at 08:34

    its not a flaw, it makes it unique and in the bottom corner, looks intentional. we have some real snow here this morning, send it to you?

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  13. Swedish Scrapper16 January 2015 at 08:42

    I feel your pain about the Snow! I really like the effect though. It looks like a little sun dapple. I didn't even see it till you mentioned it.

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  14. Cindy Sharp16 January 2015 at 14:13

    This Schnitzel & Boo participant would be thrilled to receive that mini. Well done.

    As to posting on blogger from an ipad. Are you using an ap? I know there is such a thing...I used to use it but don't seem to have it any more. I don't recall the ap being difficul to use. Check them out.

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  15. Leanne16 January 2015 at 14:15

    I love it and think it is perfect! Too bad about the computer, but you are managing on the ipad very nicely.

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  16. Tina16 January 2015 at 20:24

    I think it's brilliant (and didn't even notice the snow)!

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  17. Sarah @ FairyFace Designs16 January 2015 at 21:02

    Love it! And the snow works just fine in there, I have no doubt your partner will be thrilled.

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  18. DeborahGun17 January 2015 at 13:01

    what a fun design :-) I love the hand quilting especially.

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  19. Two Wednesdays17 January 2015 at 21:01

    It's gorgeous - and the piece of snow looks like a design statement.💙

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  20. Annabella18 January 2015 at 11:38

    Surely it's an inadvertent design component? Your partner is sure to love it!

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  21. Cindy18 January 2015 at 14:37

    i've seen many photos of this mini and never saw that - now that I do see it, I dig it. just go with the flow and call it "organic".

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  22. Hannlib19 January 2015 at 14:52

    It's beautiful Susan. The snow white thing would pee me off too but truly, it looks great. Make like it was intentional!!

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  23. Catrin Lewis27 January 2015 at 10:38

    I think that the snow really adds to it - and the recipient will be able to look at it and think to herself "Ah, even the famous Canadian Abroad isn't perfect. There's hope for me yet" At least that's what I would think :0)

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